Mil"i*tant (?), a. [L. militans, -antis, p. pr. of militare to be
soldier: cf. F. militant. See Militate.] Engaged in warfare; fighting;
combating; serving as a soldier. -- Mil"i*tant*ly, adv.
At which command the powers militant . . . Moved on in silence.
Milton.
Church militant, the Christian church on earth, which is supposed to be
engaged in a constant warfare against its enemies, and is thus
distinguished from the church triumphant, in heaven.
Mil"i*tar (?), a. Military. [Obs.] Bacon.
Mil"i*ta*ri*ly (?), adv. In a military manner.